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World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

War in Iran will trigger another crisis of abundance in Venezuela

Venezuela's rentier economy, dependent on oil revenues, has repeatedly failed to manage cycles of abundance and scarcity, creating structural vulnerabilities that prevent sustainable development and economic resilience.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Venezuela explained in 10 maps and charts

The United States has designated Venezuela's so-called Cartel de los Soles a foreign terrorist organization, marking the latest escalation in US-Venezuela tensions. Washington alleges Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro heads the organisation, which, the US says, is involved in widespread corruption and drug trafficking. Maduro denies the accusations amid growing fears of potential US military action in the region, and his government has called the cartel an invention.
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California
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

Contributor: We still rely on gasoline. Why is California adding to the cost and the pollution?

California's economy relies heavily on fossil fuels despite strict environmental regulations.
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